Save the date for North East Chamber of Commerce International Trade Forum, where members come together to:
Hear from international trade specialists from other businesses
Tackle the challenges that matter most to you; and
Directly influence policy decisions
Agenda:
09:30 - 09:45 - Arrival & network
09:45 - 09:55 - Welcome from our hosts Middlesbrough College
09:55 - 10:15 - Welcome from Ben Bradford, International Trade Specialist at NECC, and run through of latest trade developments including:
Updates following last Forum
Changes to UK steel tariffs and quotas
Changes to US tariffs
Changes impacting Russian sanctions
Updates on trade agreements include Indian FTA and GCC
10:15 - 10:35 - UK Export Finance & the solutions to support SMEs - Jade Littlewood, Export Finance Manager at UKEF
10:35 - 10:55 - Update on developments within the Department for Business & Trade - Simon Crosby, Senior Area Lead
10:55 - 11:05 - Chamber policy update and how we're supporting businesses - Jessie Kelly-Baxter, Policy Manager at NECC
11:05 - 11:30 - Roundtable discussion
This is more than a meeting, it is an opportunity to learn, engage, collaborate, and drive action. Come ready to share your perspectives, shape priorities, and influence our international trade agenda.
Who should attend?: Our forums are open to members involved in international trade. While anyone in your business is welcome, these events are particularly beneficial for those directly involved in handling international clients, processing trade documentation, or navigating the international trading environment.
If you don’t currently have our international trade package, please speak to your dedicated engagement manager, or email us at [email protected]
Dress code: We don’t stipulate a dress code at our events, but we’d recommend you dress like you’re going to meet new clients. The most important this is that you're comfortable.
Behaviour & Conduct: Our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.
